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More than just a beach holiday! Other popular activities and day tours.<br />
Sub-scooters<br />
WAteR enthuSIAStS<br />
Water activities are popular in Mauritius.<br />
The tropical waters and turquoise lagoons,<br />
protected by a coral reef, provide incredible<br />
marine life, safe swimming and excellent<br />
water sport conditions.<br />
our recommendations are:<br />
• Walk on the ocean floor with an Undersea Walk<br />
• Ride a motorised sub-scooter underwater and<br />
discover the amazing marine life<br />
• Submerge yourself on the Blue Safari Submarine.<br />
• Experience a variety of dive sites or learn to dive<br />
• Big game fishing in some of the world’s best fishing<br />
grounds only minutes from your resort<br />
• Try parasailing for excellent views of the island<br />
coastline and your resort<br />
SoFt & extReMe AdVentuRe<br />
Although island life is generally relaxed,<br />
adventure and extreme activities are<br />
enormously popular in Mauritius!<br />
our recommendations are:<br />
• Go mountain biking, abseiling, canyoning or kayaking<br />
• Take a speed boat trip to the northern islets<br />
• Enjoy the many hiking trails that traverse the island<br />
• Try a zip-line through the tree tops<br />
• Ride a quad bike through sugar estates and forests<br />
• Try kite-surfing, parasailing or the thrill of skydiving<br />
• Nothing beats a helicopter flight over Mauritius<br />
• Hop on a Segway - the latest 2 wheeled craze<br />
• Hire a car and discover the island - driving in<br />
Mauritius can be a real adventure!<br />
Escale Creole Local Restaurant<br />
ARt & cuLtuRe<br />
Mauritius is an art and cultural paradise<br />
with many galleries, museums, temples,<br />
pagodas, churches, mosques and festivals.<br />
our recommendations are:<br />
• Shop ‘til you drop at Le Caudan Waterfront<br />
• Stop at Eureka, an old colonial mansion<br />
• Taste the flavours of Mauritius at Escale Creole<br />
• Visit the Blue Penny and Natural History museums<br />
• Sip flavoured teas at Bois Cheri tea factory<br />
• Drive to Cap Malheureux in the north and stop at the<br />
famous red-roofed Catholic church<br />
• Visit Grand Bassin, the sacred lake of the Hindus<br />
• Enjoy the excitement of the locals with a day at the<br />
races at Champ de Mars, the oldest horse-racing<br />
track in the southern hemisphere.<br />
Chamarel Falls<br />
nAtuRe LoVeRS<br />
Discover the natural beauty of Mauritius<br />
with its exquisite scenery, beautiful flora<br />
and intriguing fauna.<br />
our recommendations are:<br />
• A trip to Ile aux Aigrettes, an island nature reserve<br />
managed by the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation<br />
• Stop at the viewpoint of Black River Gorges for<br />
breath-taking scenery, or hike through the Gorges.<br />
• Drive to the extinct crater, Trou aux Cerfs<br />
• Take a day trip to beautiful and relaxing Ile aux Cerfs<br />
• Visit La Vanille Crocodile Park and see giant<br />
tortoises, crocodiles and numerous other reptiles<br />
• Wander through Casela Bird and Nature Park to see<br />
an amazing variety of animal and bird life<br />
dAY touRS<br />
Our representatives in Mauritius, White Sand<br />
<strong>Tours</strong>, not only handle our hotel transfers,<br />
but also offer a variety of tours and activities,<br />
operated in air-conditioned comfort. Their<br />
friendly representatives can assist you with<br />
information on tours in Mauritius.<br />
city highlights: half day<br />
Tour highlights: Pamplemousses Gardens, La Citadelle<br />
Fort, Port Louis, Le Caudan Waterfront<br />
Visit Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens followed by a<br />
short stop at La Citadelle for breathtaking views over the<br />
capital, Port Louis. See many landmarks includng Champ<br />
de mars racecourse, Saint Louis Cathedral, Place d’Armes,<br />
Jummah Mosque and Chinatown before enjoying some<br />
time in the local markets and the Le Caudan Waterfront<br />
shopping centre.<br />
Scenic South: Full day tour<br />
Tour Highlights: Trou aux Cerfs crater, Grand Bassin lake,<br />
Black River Gorges, La Rhumerie de Chamarel, Chamarel<br />
Waterfall and coloured earth, Casela Nature & Leisure Park.<br />
Proceed to Trou aux Cerfs, a dormant volcanic crater for<br />
panoramic views of the nearby towns and mountains. Drive<br />
along Plaine Champagne road to Grand Bassin sacred<br />
lake, where Hindu devotees pray and worship. Continue to<br />
the viewpoint of the Black River Gorges for amazing views<br />
before arriving at La Rhumerie de Chamarel for a visit, lunch<br />
and some rum tasting. After lunch head to Chamarel to view<br />
the coloured earth and the waterfall. The tour ends with a<br />
stop at Casela Nature & Leisure Park where you will see a<br />
variety of birds and animal species from around the world.<br />
Spirit of tradition: Full day<br />
Tour Highlights: La Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes, Saint<br />
Aubin, Vanilla/Anthurium plantations, Bois Chéri tea factory,<br />
Start at La Vanille Reserve des Mascareignes, home<br />
to tortoises, crocodiles, monkeys and other fauna and<br />
endemic flora. Continue to Saint Aubin, a 19th Century<br />
plantation house, home to a beautiful vanilla and anthurium<br />
nursery and a local rum distillery. Afterwards enjoy lunch at<br />
the Bois Cheri tea factory followed by tea sampling<br />
For more tours and island activities visit<br />
www.beachcomber.com.au<br />
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